Xylazine, known as 'tranq,' is an animal tranquilizer that is frequently used to adulterate fentanyl and heroin, leading to devastating health issues.
Overdose deaths involving xylazine jumped from 14% to 23% between 2021 and 2023, with projections indicating a continuing rise in 2024.
Because xylazine is not an opioid, it doesn't respond to Narcan, forcing treatment centers to provide alternative care strategies.
State A.G. Letitia James is calling for stringent nationwide regulations on xylazine to combat its rising prevalence in overdose deaths.
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